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| In the middle of the catalogue record display screen you will find the following box: |
The Location column displays:
- Name of the branch library where the item is located.
- Collection (if any) within that branch where item is located, e.g. Ref
- Loan characteristics for the item (only in some cases), e.g. 7 day
For more information on the Call Number and Status boxes, see Classification numbers or Status of an item
Branch Libraries
Most branch libraries have a web page which gives details of the library and its services.
Click on the library abbreviation in the Location box of the item display for more information about the relevant branch library.
Collections
Each branch library will have a number of separate collections of its items. Most items will be housed in the General collection (also called the Octavo collection). This collection includes items no more than 27 cm in height and is not distinguished by a collection code. All other collections will have a code to indicate where items in that collection should be located.
Some collections are common to all branch libraries and each branch library will have some which are unique to that library. These collections will be shelved separately in each branch. For branch specific collections, see the branch library.
Library wide collections are:
| CODE |
COLLECTION |
EXPLANATION |
| Folio |
Folio |
Items which are over 39 cm (or music scores which are over 34 cm) in height. |
| High Use |
High Use |
Items which are in heavy demand are kept behind the loans desk or in a separate area and lent out for shorter periods. This collection is also known as the Kept at Desk collection. |
| Map |
Maps |
Sheet maps are housed in special cabinets. |
| P/Copy |
Photocopied articles |
Photocopied articles. These are numbered with the course code and a numerical identifier, e.g. POLS1001.12. |
| Journal |
Journals |
All periodical publications. |
| Quarto |
Quarto |
Items which are between 28-39 cm in height. Most branch libraries no longer maintain a separate collection of these items. |
| Ref |
Reference |
Includes dictionaries, encyclopaedias, bibliographies, catalogues, abstracts, etc. |
| Reffol |
Reference Folios |
Folio sized items housed in the Reference collection. Can include such items as atlases. |
| Thesis |
Theses |
The University of Queensland theses are numbered in order as received with the prefix THE. |
Loan Characteristics
A standard loan period is not distinguished in the Access in-library box. Standard loan periods are dependant on your borrower category and in some instances on the type of item being borrowed. For more information on borrowing, see Borrowing Guides.
Other loan periods will be indicated after the location and collection for the item, e.g. 7 day, 3 day, Not for Loan.
Some locations will be followed by Ask at Desk. This usually means the items at that location are not readily available, and need to be either requested through the library system or retrieved by library staff.
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